Janperson Episode 17: The Grand Unveiling of Janperson’s Base

As the cries to “Destroy Evil” ring louder and louder in Janperson’s mind, a figure from his past arrives in Japan to aid him. What follows will reveal the long-awaited truth behind our hero’s mysterious origins!

I’m not gonna say too much about this episode because the first half of a two parter that’s loaded with spoilers, but it also shows a real shift in the series in quite a few ways. Jan-P really turns from brooding stoic robot to a more emotional android protagonist, and we get a new supporting cast to replace the cops and reporters from earlier in the show. The next five episodes set the stage for the rest of the show, and it’s a set that includes some of my favorite episodes in the series.

OBSTRUCTIVE CHAMPSTICE EDIT: One spoilerish thing that should be mentioned is that a character that appears in this episode and the next is played by Ryosuke Sakamoto, (aka Red One/Shirou Gou from Super Electron Bioman), who was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. If you’re a fan of the show (or just the actor himself), we recommend joining others on twitter and sending positive messages with #GoRedOne.

I have to say that it is impressive that you are undertaking the task of subbing this show, seeing as it is one of the lesser known entries in the Metal Heroes genre. but I am fascinated nevertheless, because if this is a show you are taking pains to fansub, it must be worth checking out.